ultra What is Ultra? ULTR A is a wearable bit of consciousness, or...fashion, by the We Are ULTR A Collective. We, the collective, are a team of designers, thinkers and makers grounded in living sustainably. The ULTR A Fashion Collections are an extension of our greater understanding that
our choices are important in, quite simply, benef iting us all for the long haul. ULTR A looks to use the best in innovative sustainable fabrics, greatlooking tailoring, sharp aesthetic and ethical-innovative production to make long-lasting beautiful fashion that is clear on the conscience and great to look at.
Mysterious Carpets and Magic Lamps The modern world is continually drawn toward beauty, ingenuity and the unexpected. Great appreciation is held for those who inspire a sense of wonder through their remarkable displays of creative talent. Accordingly, such appreciation is easily rendered to the work of designer Peter Mäkelä. When f irst introduced to Mäkelä’s collections, one might f ind his or herself immediately drawn to several solid-colored rugs with geometric lines and shapes in the cut of the f ibers. They are showpieces, equally as suitable displayed on a wall as they are resting on a f loor. The designs are unique and
appealing, but are not completely original. Upon further inspection, the familiar nature of the patterns is recognized, impressing the viewer with the cleverness of the designer. Each carpet is a scaled-down replica of different famous crop circles, huge and mysterious land sculptures based on a complicated marriage of mathematics and artistry. As soon as the inspiration is recognized, what was once an attractive piece of functional art becomes a humorous and whimsical modern magic carpet. Peter Mäkelä is a green designer with a f lare for multifaceted designs with hidden depth and playfulness. Welltraveled and passionate about telling